Tenure Of One Of The Biggest Busts In Bucs History Is Over

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Published: October 17, 2009

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... Peterson—yes, THAT Adrian Peterson.

He was selected over Patrick Willis, Marshawn Lynch, Darrelle Revis, Michael Griffin, and Jon Beason—all Pro Bowl players.

He reminded long time Buc fans of another defensive end; no not Simeon Rice, who the Bucs envisioned him becoming, but Eric Curry, another athletic defensive end that was drafted to get to the quarterback, but lacked the strength, technique, and desire to do so.

The Bucs used to defend him, saying he still has the most sacks among his 2007 first round class. Yes, but when you're talking fellow busts Jarvis Moss, Jamaal Anderson, and Adam Carriker—that's not saying much.

In the end, the biggest impact he made was the shock around the league surrounding the decision of the Chicago Bears to give up a 2nd round draft choice in what's likely to be one of the deepest drafts in NFL history for him.

His name is Gaines Adams and he joins Curry among DE Keith McCants, DE Ron Holmes, C...

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